*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on December 7th. Listen in as the guys talk about old reading assignments from High School. Lord of the Flies , Shakespearean stories, Catcher in the Rye , and others. From there, the show goes into random topics. Books, TV, movies, and much more! We also go over the recent passing of a Television legend in, Norman Lear. Mr Lear (aged 101), was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created, or developed over 100 shows. We are ...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min
*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on November 30th. On this episode we go over the recent results from WWE's Survivor Series 2023. We do a brief rundown of the card and some of the standout moments. One of the those moments being the return of CM Punk to the WWE. What was once just rumor and speculation finally culminated in CM Punk's return as the show wrapped up. How did this happen? Who knew? And most importantly, how long can this run for? Join us as we go over all of this and...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On this episode, we talk about the recently released trailer for the upcoming movie, The Iron Claw from Studio A24. The movie tells the story of the Von Erich Family. Their rise to stardom, the struggles they deal with, and the tragedy that falls on the family. With that, we pose the question, what other wrestling story would we want to see hit the big screen? Hernandez picked, The Rise and Fall of ECW. Doug picked, the story of Sputnik Monroe. A WWE Hall of Famer and a civil rights activist. Al...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min
What are you thankful for? With the holiday quickly approaching, we take a moment to talk about Thanksgiving and what we may or may not be thankful for. We get into some deep territory regarding our own personal lives and how those differ. Ultimately, we look at how we use the "good and the bad" in our daily lives to our advantage. From there, we jump over to the recent news regarding Marvel Studios! A certain segment of fandom is saying it's over for Marvel Studios. Hero fatigue is a thing and ...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Halloween has come and gone! Treats were handed out, tricks were played, and now it's time for all the crazy lawn decorations to get put aways until the next Halloween. What did you do for Halloween? Hernandez went out with the family and did the traditional Trick-or-Treating thing. Doug, went to a club (more on that when you listen to the episode). All in all, it was a fun time. And, for those of you that enjoyed the month of movies. Doug shares with us his "bonus round"! Seven additional movie...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min
*Posting Note: This episode was originally recorded on October 26th and was intended to be released a few days later. We apologize for the delay. Enjoy the show and Happy Halloween! We are closing out the month of October with the fourth part to our 31 Movies in 31 Nights! Once again, Doug shares his list of movies for the month and we take the ride with him. Scary movies, Hollywood shenanigans, and the story behind Mischief Night! Happy Halloween! Stay safe out there! We are The Rabblecast!...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min
*Posting Note: This episode was originally recorded on October 19th and was intended to be released a few days later. We apologize for the delay and hope to be caught up soon. Enjoy the show! Part 3 of 31 Movies in 31 Nights is here! We continue our vicarious journey with Doug's movie list as he shares the latest entries. Some honorable mentions (not on Doug's list): 976-Evil , Warlock , Dr. Giggles , Were-Wolf By Night, and more! It's not too late, share your favorite movies for the month of Oc...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min
*Posting Note: This episode was originally recorded on October 12th and was intended to be released a few days later. We apologize for the delay and hope to be caught up soon. Enjoy the show! We are continuing the 31 Movies in 31 Nights fun! Doug shares the many movies that he is running through for the month of October! Doug is nearing the halfway mark while Hernandez is lucky to get a hand full in. Are you watching movies for the month of October? Do you have a set list of movies? Share your f...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 16 min
*Posting Note: This episode was originally recorded on October 5th and was intended to be released a few days later. We apologize for the delay and hope to be caught up soon. Enjoy the show! As the first episode for the month of October we delve right into horror movies! More specifically, 31 Movies in 31 Nights! For anyone new to the challenge, you choose 31 different horror or Halloween movies to watch during the month of October! Doug shares his early picks as he embarks on the challenge. Whi...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Oversharing on social media... Look, we've all done it. Name games, what does your birthday say about you?, which Kobra Kai character are you. A little advice, someone is gathering that info. We're not saying don't have fun. Maybe, don't share it publicly? The Writer's Guild of America (WGA) has struck a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)! This essentially ends the 148 day strike as writers have already returned to work as of Wednesday September 2...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 30 min
In April of 2023, the WWE made a deal with Endeavour Group Holdings (owners of Zuffa, which holds the UFC). The deal would culminate in a new company, TKO Group Holdings a new public company majority-owned by Endeavor, with Vince McMahon serving as executive chairman of the new entity, and Nick Khan becoming president. The merger was completed on September 12, 2023. This marks the end of the "McMahon Era" and begins a new point in the history of the WWE and the world of Professional Wrestling. W...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The summer season is coming to a close but the "Summer of Labor" is still in full effect. We touch upon the recent story about some shows attempting to resume production, in particular the, Drew Barrymore Show. (As of this recording, Drew Barrymore and other shows attempting to return to production have since reversed their decisions and are abiding by WGA and SAG/AFTRA guidelines for the current Hollywood Strike). The United Auto Workers (UAW) have also decided to go on strike. This strike will...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 26 min
On this episode, we touch on a number of different subjects. An update on the on-going WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and some of the recenlty announced delays. How long will this continue for? Comedy is also touched upon. In particular Whitney Cummings and her 2019 comedy special, Can I Touch It? and the reveal of her Real Doll counterpart, Bear Claw. From there we find ourselves in the realm of Horror films. Doug tells us a crazy story of how the financial gains of, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was ...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Bob Barker (aged 99) was the host for the longest running game show in North American television history, The Price Is Right. For decades he appeared on television giving countless contestants the opportunity to win fabulous prizes. He was also reminded the viewing audience watching at home to have their pets spayed and neutered. Arleen Sorkin (aged 67) was an American actress, screenwriter, television presenter and comedian. As if that wasn't enough, she is also the real-life inspiration for th...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Whenever a performer in the world of Professional Wrestling passes away, it hits home for each of us in a different way. On this episode we talk about the passing of two very talented individuals in their own right. Terry Funk had a career that spanned more than fifty years. He helped to shape the world of Pro wrestling throughout that time. Whether it was overseas in crazy death matches, or here state side, he loved wrestling and ultimately just wanted to have fun wrestling his friends. Bray Wy...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min
On this episdoe of The Rabblecast... we talk about, Slotherhouse ! What could go wrong when you are running for sorority president and you take a sloth from the wild and hope for it to become your house mascot? We will find out soon as Slotherhouse comes out August 30th! We also talk about the upcoming Netflix animated series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off ! With most of the original cast from, Scott Pilgrim vs The World returning to reprise their respective voice over roles. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off d...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Join us for this grab bag of an episode! Doug and Erik run through a gauntlet of various topics: Movies, Streaming Shows ( Twisted Metal on Peacock), Music Fest in PA, Comedians (who have you listened to recently?), Garth Brooks (and The Life of Chris Gaines ) and more! We are The Rabblecast!
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min
We did it, we fulfilled the meme dubbed, #Barbenheimer. Doug caught a viewing of, Oppenheimer and gives us his thoughts on one of the most anticipated films of this summer. Hernandez went in for, Barbie and reacts to one of the most unexpected films of this summer. We also take a look back at the work of one, Mr. Paul Reubens aka Pee-Wee Herman. The actor and comedian was known for, The Pee-Wee Herman Show , Pee-Wee's Playhouse , Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and many other projects. We are The Rabble...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Barbie , Oppenheimer ... did you catch them opening weekend? Well, we did not. But that won't stop us from going over their performance at the box office and some of the stories surrounding these films. Doug is set to watch Oppenheimer in the near future. Will Hernandez go to Barbie? Also on this episode, we take quick looks at the upcoming film The Last Voyage of the Demeter (directed by André Øvredal and starring Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, and David Dastmalchian.), Twis...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min
We take a look at a relatively older story in, BatmanGate. The story revolves around the legal battle between former DC artist and writer, Chris Wozniak and movie Producer, Michael Uslan. Mr. Wozniak claims that an unused Batman story idea that he had submitted to Mr. Uslan was the basis of the 2022 film, The Batman (directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and Paul Dano). We go over some of the details involved in this on going story. We also take a trip down memory l...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 21 min
On previous episodes, we have talked about the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike. Many outlets covering the strike made an arguement that, if the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) went on strike it would all be settled rather quickly. But news has come out that some executives in the Studio system have been talking about breaking the WGA. Bankruptcy, losing their homes, and generally making the remaining months of 2023 miserable until the Studio gets what they want. That all remains to be se...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min
While the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike is still ongoing, for over two months now. Attention is now turning toward the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) as they have just extended their deadline from June 30th to July 12 before any decision is made on whether or not they join the WGA on the picket line. We will keep updating as this story as news becomes available. In recent releases, we talk about, Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators on Netflix. The documentary ta...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min
On this episode, we attempt a little workshopping on a wrestling gimmick. The Jersey Curtain Jerker! No nonsense, no patience, he can not be bothered to even remember you town's name! We do our best to play with an old favorite when it comes to wrestling heels. We also dive into some political talk. This is not a politics type show, but we do share our thoughts on just how the world of politics shapes and manipulates our day to day lives. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it's a good idea ...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 46 min
By now, the tragedy of the Titan submersible has spread far and wide. Five individuals, including one of the founders of OceanGate, Stockton Rush left on a deep sea journey destined to view the wreckage of, The Titanic. When the underwater craft missed its window to resurface, news spread quickly. What started as a rescue effort eventually became a recovery effort as the time limit for the on-board air supply ran out and a small debris field was found not far from the site of The Titantic wrecka...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Good work is hard to find and the guys chime in with their ideas as they reminisce about some past events. This leads to subjects such as the ongoing Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike, the potential of a Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) strike, Netflix (how they pay their creators), and one of our personal favorites... the world of Professional Wrestling. We are The Rabblecast!
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 35 min
As the guys get back into the swing of recording together, the conversation takes a few detours. Movies(MCU and DCEU), Comic Books, and Music all get their turn in this episode! And, although Doug has yet to watch it, Fast X gets a little coverage as well. SPOILERS ahead for fans of the, Fast & Furious franchise. We are The Rabblecast!
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 39 min
We are excited to share with everyone listening that, Doug is back on the show! We catch up with one another and find out what's been going on since he left New Jersey a few years back. The ups, the downs, and some personal experiences are shared on this episode. We are The Rabblecast!
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min
We love going to the movies just as much as we love talking about the movies. On this episode we do a quick rundown of the summer 2023 movie list. Sequels, Reboots, and a few new movies round out the list. What movies are you looking forward to this summer? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us! We are The Rabblecast!
May 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The Writers Guild of America(WGA) is in its third week of striking against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers(AMPTP aka the Studio). Neither side has given any ground and it's anyone guess as to how long this strike may continue. With that in mind we go over a list of different film/TV projects and productions that have either been delayed or postponed until a resolution can be made. On a lighter note, we do a quick review of, Muppets Mayhem! The new series on Disney+ is pac...
May 22, 2023•44 min
It has happened before and unfortunately is happening again. The Writers Guild of America(WGA) is at odds with the, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers(AMPTP aka the Studio) over streaming residuals and the use of AI for writing or creating original content. The strike itself is already affecting late night talk shows, as they were the first to shut down once the vote from WGA went into affect on May 2nd. Many other productions will also shut down or delay productions as many wor...
May 13, 2023•50 min
